A refined Tetsumaki Kohiki small plate from TOU, developed with a professional maker’s perspective using highly regarded Shigaraki clay. The soft, powdery white kohiki surface is accented by an iron-rich “burnt” rim line—quietly sharp, modern, and deeply grounded in earth.
The gentle warmth of kohiki and the strength of iron harmonize beautifully, creating subtle contrasts that shift from piece to piece. Food colors pop against the calm white, making this plate an effortless staple for everyday meals and thoughtful plating.
Key Features
• Shigaraki clay: valued by many ceramic artists for its expressive, warm character
• Tetsumaki Kohiki glaze: soft white kohiki with an iron-accented rim line
• Each piece is unique: natural variations in iron tones, glaze flow, and surface texture
Ideal for
• Side dishes, small plates, desserts, pickles, and bread
• Sushi, condiments, small portions, or tasting plates
• Everyday table settings with a minimalist, earthy feel
Product Details
• Brand: TOU
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Ceramic / stoneware (Shigaraki clay)
• Size: approx. φ15 cm × h3 cm
• Finish: Tetsumaki Kohiki glaze (powdery white with iron-wrapped rim)
Notes
TOU pieces are handmade, and no two are exactly the same—this is part of their character. Variations may include differences in color and pattern from kiln placement and flame, slight size/shape differences from forming, and natural ceramic features such as pinholes, iron specks, glaze variation, drips, or tiny raised spots. These are not defects, but authentic characteristics of artisan pottery and part of its wabi-sabi charm.
